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Growing Potatoes the No-Dig Way

Posted on: April 22nd, 2012 by
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Growing Potatoes the No-Dig Way.

Neet note about lettuce from the garden

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012 by
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Limp Lettuce: Home grown lettuce is often too limp to go right from harvest to salad bowl. How to crisp it up? Wash in cold water, shake gently and refrigerate in a plastic bag for an hour before dinner.

The Making of Farmhouse Cheddar | Chickens in the Road

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011 by
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      This is a great article on making Hard Cheese (Cheddar) at home.  The Farmhouse cheddar takes significantly shorter period to age and be ready to eat than regular cheddar.  I can't wait to try it. The Making of Farmhouse Cheddar | Chickens in the Road.

Garden Plan – 2011: Fall 2011 Actual

Posted on: November 4th, 2011 by
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About this Garden Plan This is the current layout of our first two boxes. I have updated all the Varieties to show the seeds or plants we placed in each foot. (updates as possible) We have them covered in clear plastic tents at night and early morning, then it is out in the cool sunshine. via Garden Plan - 2011: Fall 2011 Actual.

Organic Gardening Articles and Advice – GrowGuides from GrowVeg.com

Posted on: November 4th, 2011 by
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Organic Gardening Articles and Advice - GrowGuides from GrowVeg.com. This is a great jumping off site.  Terri and I highly recommend the Garden Planner... it is Wonderful.

Autumn Sown Broad Beans (Fava Beans)

Posted on: November 4th, 2011 by
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Autumn Sown Broad Beans (Fava Beans). Who knows... maybe we can come up with a use for these... maybe with a good Chianti...

How to set up a School Garden

Posted on: November 4th, 2011 by
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How to set up a School Garden. One of the things that Terri and I have talked about is setting up Square Food Garden boxes for some of the schools.  This is a great article on just that subject.

Apple Pollination Groups – Choosing Compatible Trees

Posted on: November 4th, 2011 by
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  This is a great article on Apples Apple Pollination Groups - Choosing Compatible Trees.